A Mother's Trust
“He laid her down on the iron bedstead, straightening his back and running his hand through his hair as he met Phoebe’s reproachful gaze. ‘I’m sorry, cara. That’s the first time I’ve ever raised my hand to you and it will be the last, but I can’t bear the thought that you will turn out like her.’ He looked down at Annie’s prostrate form, shaking his head. ‘Strong drink isn’t the answer.’ ‘I know,’ Phoebe said softly. ‘It’s all right, Nonno. I only drank the hateful stuff so that Ma wouldn’t. I h...ad to do something to get her away from that brute. I hate him and his whole family.’ Fabio reached out and took her in his arms, hugging her to his broad chest. His apron was spattered with cream and smelt of vanilla. ‘I would rather cut off my hand than hurt you, little one. You must come home to Stresa with us in September. I cannot leave you here with your mamma and her ghosts. It’s not good for you.’ ‘Maybe. We’ll see, Nonno.’ He backed towards the doorway, ducking his head as he left the room.MoreLess
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